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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.45, 24,368.65 and 9,125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.45, 24,368.65 and 9,125.49 is: 13,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.45 : 24,368.65 = 9,125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.45/24,368.65 = 9,125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.45x = 24,368.65 × 9,125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.45x = 222,375,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,375,734.85/16,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.60

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